Searching for a delectable and visually stunning dessert that combines the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut? Look no further than the pineapple coconut upside down cake! This tantalizing treat features a moist and fluffy cake base studded with juicy pineapple slices and topped with a luscious coconut-infused caramel sauce. With its golden-brown crust, contrasting textures, and burst of sweet and tangy flavors, the pineapple coconut upside down cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this detailed guide will provide you with all the essential tips and instructions to create this delectable masterpiece in your own kitchen.
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CREAM OF COCONUT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
I came up with this after mistakenly buying cream of coconut, thinking it was coconut cream. Cream of coconut is usually used for making pina coladas (e.g. Coco Goya® Cream of Coconut) and is not the same thing as coconut cream. It turned out so great I had to go back and buy another can!
Provided by Carl1121
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h47m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking pans.
- Place brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and coconut flakes in a microwave-safe container and heat until warm, about 2 minutes. Mix into a paste.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Whip egg whites in a metal bowl with a clean electric mixer until stiff peaks are formed.
- Beat 1/2 cup white sugar and 7 1/3 tablespoons butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add remaining 1/2 cup white sugar, cream of coconut, reserved pineapple juice, egg yolks, and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly. Add the flour mixture; stir batter slowly until fully combined. Fold in the whipped egg whites using a spatula.
- Spread the brown sugar paste over the bottoms of the prepared pans. Arrange pineapple chunks on top. Pour in the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tops are brown and crisp and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool, about 25 minutes. Flip cakes over onto a serving plate and out of the baking pans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 188.7 mg, Sugar 45.5 g
PINEAPPLE COCONUT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
This recipe is one of my favorites! The tropical flavors remind me of being on vacation with my family in the Caribbean-I have so many fun memories. -Stephanie Pichelli, Toronto, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange pineapple in a single layer in a well seasoned 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet., In a large bowl, cream butter, coconut oil and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coconut extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coconut milk, beating well after each addition., With clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed just until stiff but not dry. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining egg whites. Spread over pineapple. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm, with toasted coconut if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 22g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
COCONUT-GINGER PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
From Cook's Illustrated, September 2004. A 9-inch cake pan with sides that are at least 2 inches high is recommended. For a cake with a light tender crumb, it is important to cream the butter and sugar well and to have the eggs at room temperature.
Provided by swissms
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Lightly spray 9-inch round, 2-inch deep cake pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- Pineapple topping:
- Combine pineapple, brown sugar, and ginger in 10-inch skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally during first 5 minutes, until pineapple is translucent and has light brown hue, 15 to 18 minutes. Empty fruit and juices into mesh strainer or colander set over medium bowl. Return juices to skillet, leaving pineapple in strainer (you should have about 2 cups cooked fruit). Simmer juices over medium heat until thickened, beginning to darken, and mixture forms large bubbles, 6 to 8 minutes, adding any more juices released by fruit to skillet after about 4 minutes. Off heat, whisk in butter and vanilla; pour caramel mixture into prepared cake pan. Set aside while preparing cake. (Pineapple will continue to release liquid as it sits; do not add this liquid to already-reduced juice mixture.).
- Cake:
- Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
- In bowl of standing mixer fitted with flat beater, cream butter, sugar and coconut at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce speed to medium, add vanilla, and beat to combine; one at a time, add whole eggs then egg white, beating well and scraping down bowl after each addition. Reduce speed to low; add about one-third of flour mixture and beat until incorporated. Add half of coconut milk and beat until incorporated; repeat, adding half of remaining flour mixture and remaining coconut milk, and finish with remaining flour. Give final stir with rubber spatula, scraping bottom and sides of bowl to ensure that batter is combined. Batter will be thick.
- Working quickly, distribute cooked pineapple in cake pan in even layer, gently pressing fruit into caramel. Using rubber spatula, drop mounds of batter over fruit, then spread batter over fruit and to sides of pan. Tap pan lightly against work surface to release any air bubbles. Bake until cake is golden brown and toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on wire rack, then place inverted serving platter over cake pan. Invert cake pan and platter together; lift off cake pan. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours; then cut into pieces and serve.
PINEAPPLE COCONUT UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
I made this cake for Easter this year at it was a big hit with my family at our Easter picnic. I think the use of coconut & ginger in this recipe was a big surprise. It is a very moist cake. The recipe says to bake for 55 minutes, but I actually had to bake for about 65 mins. Just test with a toothpick. Also, I did not line my...
Provided by Gloria Perez
Categories Cakes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Wrap a double layer of aluminum foil inside and over the lip of a 10-inch springform pan.
- 2. Place 1/2 cup butter in pan. Heat in oven for 2 minutes, remove. Stir in sugar and ginger until incorporated. Arrange pineapple slices in pan. Place a cherry in center of each and around open spaces on cake.
- 3. Beat cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, eggs and reserved pineapple juice on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in coconut, (I used a little more than 1/2 cup).
- 4. Spoon batter into pan; place pan on baking sheet. Bake for 55 - 65 minutes or intil a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes. Loosen springform and invert cake onto a serving platter.
Tips:
- Use ripe pineapple. Ripe pineapple is sweeter and more flavorful than unripe pineapple. It will also caramelize better in the oven.
- Use a heavy bottom skillet. A heavy bottom skillet will help to prevent the cake from burning.
- Don't overcook the cake. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before inverting it. This will help to prevent the cake from breaking.
- Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. The cake is best served warm or at room temperature, when the pineapple is still soft and juicy.
Conclusion:
Pineapple coconut upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy pineapple, creamy coconut, and moist cake, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give pineapple coconut upside-down cake a try.
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